Ingredient
Isododecane
Low risk
FunctionMakeup Solvent
What it is — Isododecane (INCI: Isododecane) is a lightweight, volatile hydrocarbon solvent and emollient.
What it does — It helps dissolve and spread makeup and other ingredients and is commonly used to give a light, quick-drying, non-greasy feel that can improve wear.
Typical use — Found in long-wear makeup, primers, hair serums and lightweight skin products.
Who it suits / good to know — Suits those who prefer weightless, dry-touch finishes; it evaporates rather than leaving residue.
Safety — Graded low risk as an inert, volatile hydrocarbon emollient. This is general information, not medical advice.
Why we grade it Low: Low risk — an inert, volatile hydrocarbon emollient.
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How grades are set — Risk reflects our own reading of publicly available safety data, an EWG-style reading shown at the worst-case grade we've assigned this ingredient across products. It isn't a third party's proprietary score, and it isn't medical advice. Always read the packaging and patch-test where indicated.
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